This is my go-to salad recipe for the fall & winter. It includes nutricious leafy greens & has the warm, sweet & savory flavor from the squash & toasted seeds.
*Please keep in mind* If you decide to use kale or other dark leafy green - make sure you massage it to make it easier to digest!
Autumn Harvest Salad Recipe
Ingredients:
For the salad:
- Choose your greens - Spinach, Arugula, Kale, etc.
- Apples, diced (optional to cook them too)
- Pecans, toasted
- Pepitas, toasted
- Dried Cranberries
- Butternut squash, roasted
For the Dijon Vinaigrette dressing:
- ACV
- Olive oil
- Dijon Mustard
- Onion powder
- Salt & pepper
Directions:
1. Chop ingredients.
2. Roast butternut squash with olive oil, italian seasoning, garlic powder & salt & pepper to taste. 30-40 minutes at 400 degrees.
3. Toast seeds - combine seeds, olive oil, honey & salt, then bake in oven for 8-10 minutes at 350 degrees.
4. Whisk together dressing ingredients.
5. Massage kale with salt (if using).
6. Combine all ingredients together & serve.
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